Conn., Tenn. governors respond differently to states' menu labeling bills

July 5, 2009

The Connecticut Post: Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell has vetoed legislation that would have required chain restaurants to post nutritional information on their…

McDonald's celebrates Ronald McDonald House Charities 35th anniversary

July 5, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Thirty-five years ago, the first Ronald McDonald House opened its doors in Philadelphia to provide a "home away from home" for families with…

Carl's Jr. serves up new burger via YouTube

The campaign tapped top video creators to spark online buzz.

Subway launches Fuze iced tea in U.S. restaurants

July 5, 2009

MILFORD, Conn. — Subway restaurants has introduced the freshly brewed refreshment of Fuze iced tea to its nearly 22,500 restaurants throughout the United…

Former Checkers CEO, wife killed in plane crash

July 5, 2009

WSLS (Roanoke, Va.): The family of Daniel Joseph Dorsch and his wife, Cyndie Dimalanta Dorsch, has confirmed that the couple were killed in a plane crash July…

N.J. Burger King drive-thru to test energy generating device

July 5, 2009

BURTONSVILLE, Md. — New Energy Technologies Inc., a next-generation alternative and renewable energy developer, has announced that engineers have completed…

Pizza Patron opens second quick-service restaurant

July 1, 2009

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Latino pizza brand Pizza Patron has opened its second quick-service pizza restaurant, located in San Antonio, Texas.   The new restaurant…

Culver's celebrates 25th anniversary

July 1, 2009

SAUK CITY, Wis. — To celebrate its 25th year, participating Culver's restaurants will launch a week-long promotion in addition to special events that are…

Dunkin' Donuts adds non-traditional locations in Florida

July 1, 2009

CANTON, Mass — Dunkin' Donuts has added 24 non-traditional locations across Florida, the company has announced.   Six locations opened in Florida Turnpike…

KFC teams with music icons in search of the next 'Hitmaker'

July 1, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Lyricist MC Lyte and musician David Banner will aid in KFC's search for the next hot musician in this year's "Hitmaker" song contest, now in…

McDonald's awards to celebrate African American community

July 1, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Celebrities and dignitaries from across the country will join event emcee Tom Joyner, nationally syndicated radio personality and one of the…

Cow-clad customers to get free Chick-fil-A

July 1, 2009

ATLANTA — As part of the chain's fifth annual Cow Appreciation Day celebration, Chick-fil-A restaurants are offering a free meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner…

McDonald's rolls out Angus Burgers

July 1, 2009

OAK BROOK, Ill. — McDonald's has launched its first new burger to its menu since 2001 with the new Angus Third Pounder, the company has announced.   The Angus…

Restaurant Insurance - How to choose the proper coverage and the right policy

Worker's compensation, umbrella insurance, property insurance...finding the right coverage can feel overwhelming. But not have adequate insurance could spell…

Dunkin' Donuts pulls some beverages over supplier contamination

June 30, 2009

Dunkin' Donuts has temporarily stopped serving its hot chocolate and Dunkaccino beverages as a precaution due to salmonella contamination of a supplier's…

Zytronic, Coca-Cola partner on beverage dispensing platform

June 30, 2009

TYNE, England -- Zytronic has been chosen by The Coca-Cola Co. to supply the touch panel for its proprietary Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser, the…

KFC kicks off $5 Fill-Up Box with gasoline giveaway

June 30, 2009

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — To give a break to the millions of Americans on the road this Fourth of July weekend, KFC is promoting its new KFC $5 Fill-Up Boxes with a…

Nathan's Famous among IgoUgo's top hot dog places

June 30, 2009

NEW YORK — IgoUgo, an online travel community whose members share firsthand travel experiences, has released the list of the 10 Best Places for Wieners this…

Delfield awarded YUM! Supplier of the Year

June 30, 2009

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.  —  The Delfield Co. was recently recognized as YUM! Brands' 2008 U.S. Equipment Supplier of the Year at the recent YUM! Star Supplier…

Study finds self-service kiosk transactions will pass $775B

June 30, 2009

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — IHL Group has added a study about North American consumers' acceptance of self-service technology to its offerings. The study has found that…